Radmanovic, whom the Lakers traded in 2009 for Shannon Brown and Adam Morrison before winning the first of the past two NBA titles, also had his infamous snowboarding accident with the Lakers. But he has now offered the San Francisco Chronicle a response to Jackson’s “space cadet” line (and it’s a funny one):

“I have a lot of respect for coach Phil, but I think he’s kind of a space cadet of his own,” said Radmanovic, who played 2 1/2 seasons for the Lakers. “He’s the guy who has won 11 championships, so whatever he says, people will take as fact. Now, everyone thinks I’m a dumbass.”

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